[pbs] Colchicum problems
Jane McGary
janemcgary at earthlink.net
Thu Jul 15 23:01:56 EDT 2004
Arnold asked,
>Another thought came to mind. Not considering potted bulbs, what is the
>best technique for digging up the colchicums without slicing them in
>half ( ouch) Any other member can add their favorite technique for
>completing this procedure.
Dig them up before you remove the withered leaves, placing the shovel at
least 3 inches from where the outermost leaves emerge from the soil,
pushing the blade in deeply, and lifting carefully.
Jane
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